Building a business with heart.

The value of community as a small business owner, especially micro business owners and the self employed.

Simply Club was started because there are 5.2 million micro business owners in the UK (small business owners of 0-9 people in sized enterprises), making up 96% of all UK private business and generating 24% of UK turnover and yet, there is not a single business support organisation or programme that is tailored for this size of business in the UK.

Of course, there are lots of pockets of support for micro owners around the UK, some sector specific, some geographical hotspots and sometimes for those ready to scale quickly. But what about the every day small business owner looking for community, trusted ideas, a few tailored signposts and some affordable coaching?

With these gaping holes in support and recognition, Simply Club is independent & has been created to be an 'all in one' place of encouragement, support, ideas and connection. A place where micros from any sector and any age, can share experiences, access affordable training & coaching, can benefit from some of the management & leadership models used by big business, and feel supported every day of the week.

Micro business is unique in that it often doesn't look or feel like the business we see and hear about in the media. Often scaling up or rapid growth isn't part of the agenda and growing teams of employees might not be the plan. Micros are often 'place based' and embedded in community where they serve diligently without a mind to export or expand. It's not uncommon to find micros who are making a healthy living and paying taxes with no further ambition to hop over the VAT threshold for example. Not insignificant or lifestyle, but all adding up to that 24% of UK turnover.

So why a community club with positivity and encouragement at its heart?

• Independent and values led, Simply Club is a place to feel positive and encouraged without hustle or overwhelm

• All the support we offer, including training, coaching & resources are tailored for a micro in mind. Actionable steps for one or two people with little spare time but buckets of passion.

• Absolutely not dumbing down, Simply Club can break down the academic business models and 'big business strategy tips' into bite sized chunks and digestible nuggets of hope and development.

• In a world of very small teams and often single person businesses, there's a need to share knowledge and skills to develop strong peer support and confidence.

• Together we can champion the 96% of micros, sharing the term 'micro' over small business to spotlight the unique and special features and benefits micros have for all of us.

• Through persistent and consistent, 24 hour support and algorithm free, negativity free online chatting and connection, we're helping to nurture a new kind of movement that better represents what UK business actually looks like.

Summed up by Anna, Simply Club member & owner of a stunning event space, glamping & wild swimming venue, "I've received so much kindness, support and practical knowledge to help me grow my business. It's also inspiring being part of such a lovely network of micro businesses"

This isn't just a club or membership, but a movement of micros who are the very bedrock of our communities and who are transforming lives everywhere. Together, we can do so much.

Find out more about joining Simply Club or head to our small business directory to find the inspiration you're looking for.